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Monday, September 15, 2014

DIAGEO UNVEILS ITS 2014 SPECIAL RELEASES

Eleven outstanding and exceptionally rare single malts
Scotch whiskies will be released in strictly limited quantities this autumn as
part of the 2014 Diageo Special Releases series, including Singleton of
Glendullan 38 Year Old, Caol Ila 30 Year Old, Clynelish Select Reserve and
Cragganmore 25 Year Old.Each whisky in the series represents the unique flavours of
the place from which it was crafted.Highly anticipated around the world by enthusiasts and collectors, the
releases have been rigorously selected from rare, precious stocks by a team of
experts to ensure they will deliver a unique and memorable experience to those
lucky enough to drink them.

This year's Special Releases includes a 38 Year Old Singleton of Glendullan

Dr Nick Morgan, Diageo’s Head of Whisky Outreach said: “I’m
astonished that each year we manage to find such a remarkable and varied range
of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies for our Special Releases. Tasting this year’s I
was struck by the outstanding range of tastes and textures they deliver from
the characteristically waxy Clynelish to complex Cragganmore, the surprisingly
robust Benrinnes, and the relaxed smokiness of Caol Ila. And I know experts
and enthusiasts alike will be equally delighted.”The 2014 selection includes the 14th appearance of Port
Ellen in this range - one of the most sought after Single Malts in the world -
from the revered, closed distillery.Another that is sure to capture the attention of whisky connoisseurs
globally is the Clynelish Select Reserve. Johnnie Walker’s Master Blender Dr
Jim Beveridge, crafted this richly mature and complex Clynelish using
individually selected casks from some of the distillery’s oldest reserves, all
aged for at least fifteen years.Caol Ila 30 Year Old from Islay is rich with mature peat
smoke, displaying great character and surprising energy for a malt of its age;
its younger sibling, Caol Ila 15 Year Old, is unpeated and has a fresh maritime
character.From Speyside, a mellow 38 Year Old from the Singleton of
Glendullan is the second expression in the series from the Singleton, which
this year is only releasing 2800 bottles.Commenting on the Glendullan, Maureen Robinson, Diageo
Master Blender said: “We are delighted with the Singleton of Glendullan 38 year
old, which bursts with the vibrant, fruity flavours that the distillery is
famed for. We hope that it will be enjoyed by the lucky few who get their hands
on a bottle.”Old-fashioned whisky-making shines through in a number of
the releases.The elegant 21 Year Old
Rosebank and robust Benrinnes both offer different takes on the pronounced
impact of traditional worm-tub condensation, as does the deeply complex 25 Year
Old release from Cragganmore with an aroma rich in deep fruit and sandalwood
scents, and the savoury and sweetly smoky Brora 35 Year Old.A rare bottling of Strathmill displays more expected
Speyside characteristics is lively with floral and light fruit notes, while the
whisky experts favourite, Lagavulin 12 Year Old, has a lighter spring to its
step than other members of the Lagavulin family, without losing its famed
herbaceous and peat smoked flavour.The Diageo Special Releases 2014 will be available this
autumn from specialist retailers in Northern Europe, selected Asian markets and
in the USA.Source: Story PR